Wine country · ALBANIA VINEYARD TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 5 albania vineyard tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Meet your English-speaking guide at VATO's central Berat office, then visit one family winery such as Pupa, Alpeta, or Edoni. Tour the cellar, taste three wines and raki with local snacks, and return by car in about three hours.
“The tour was well organised and informative. The professor, our guide, was excellent.”
Travel from Durrës into the countryside for a guided vineyard visit, Albanian grape tastings, raki, olive oil, cheeses, cured meats, olives, and bread. Guides such as Mario, Erisa, and Elena add local context, while the 5 p.m. start sets up a scenic evening.
“We had such a beautiful experience at this winery. The staff were extremely welcoming, friendly and informative. The vineyard itself was absolutely stunning with breathtaking views which my partner and I were blessed to have the whole place to ourselves making the experience extra special. Beautiful wine & raki which is definitely worth making a purchase at their shop. Will definitely be visiting again. Thank you ❤️”
Join Mario, Elena, Erisa, or another local guide for a four-hour wine outing from Durrës. Walk the vines, visit a cellar built into former Communist-era bunkers, taste four local wines with cheese and cured meats, then sample olive oil, raki, and brandy.
“it was very beautiful an unique experience, the wine was sensational and the food was excellent. we learnt the process of winemaking.”
Travel from Tirana or Durres to a lakeside Albanian winery, tour the cellar, taste merlot, tempranillo, cabernet sauvignon, raki, and brandy, then take a scenic boat ride. Rio may handle the drive, while winery guide Elena leads the visit.
“The driver picked us up from Tirana, but we waited for almost an hour because he blamed the traffic jam. I believe better planning could have avoided this delay. During the trip, he only talked about himself and his favorite cars instead of discussing the country and its history—or he could have simply been quiet. While driving, he constantly checked his phone and watched YouTube for music, which was very dangerous. Then, at the winery, he introduced us to an unprofessional guide who spoke for barely 10 minutes about the winery's history and production process. I expected more: a demonstration of wine tasting, how to appreciate different wine aromas, and…”
From Berat, an air-conditioned vehicle takes you to an available winery such as Edoni, Alpeta, or Pupa. A family representative leads the tour in English, with three wines, raki, olives, cheese, and vegetables. The experience lasts about 2.5 to 3 hours and returns you to Berat.
“I cannot recommend this tour enough, it was a highlight of our trip! Learned lots of interesting things about the vineyard and the wine making process, tasted delicious wines and had so much fun! The Professor was a great guide.”
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